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Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

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Overview

A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar.

Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS. A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this 8-string multi-scale model unlocks the possibilities of an instrument by accommodating two scale lengths on one fingerboard, thus improving overall playing comfort, tension and intonation.

The SLATX8Q MS features a poplar body capped with a rippling arched quilt maple top and a through-body maple neck with scarf joint and graphite-reinforcement rods for maximum neck stability. Designed for both breakneck playing and comfort, the 12”-16” compound radius bound laurel fingerboard features 24 jumbo frets and a Jackson 4x4 AT1 headstock.

Chosen specifically for their complementary sound, a pair of Jackson uncovered 8-string blade humbucking pickups drives this guitar’s versatile sound, combining for highly balanced, flexible tone, with plenty of high output for pristine cleans and snarling distortion. Single volume and tone controls shape the pickups’ output, which can be further refined with the three-way toggle switch for the precise voice required to bring your musical vision to life.

To help improve intonation, the guitar has been equipped with Jackson designed individual bridge saddles, staggered to accommodate for the two scale lengths. Sinister and deadly, the SLATX8Q is available in a Transparent Black Burst finish with all-black hardware. Case sold separately.

Features

  • 26” - 28” multi-scale length
  • Poplar body with arched quilt maple top
  • Through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint
  • 12”-16” compound radius bound laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Jackson uncovered 8-string blade humbucking pickups
  • Three-way toggle switch, single volume control and single tone control
  • Staggered individual saddles
  • Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
  • Available in Transparent Black Burst with black hardware and Jackson 4x4 AT-1 (4 over/4 under) headstock

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Specs

X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway, Solid Body
  • Top wood: Quilted Maple
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: Multi-scale
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Other
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 2.16 in. (55 mm)
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 8 String
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia
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